Aleyna Martinez is a multimedia journalist at the Rotorua Daily Post and the Bay of Plenty Times
Aleyna Martinez is a multimedia journalist at the Rotorua Daily Post focusing on human-centred stories. Identifying as a third-culture kid she is passionate about empowering young people, embracing indigenous values to reverse climate change, hauora in public policy, and science and tech. Born in Malaysia, grew up in Wellington, she is excited to discover Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty region.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.
Cutting edge: Forestry experts to present to Nasa
Scion scientists develop cutting-edge pipeline for accurate tree carbon measurements.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".